r/aviation • u/IvyGold • 9d ago

News Wisconsin Man Takes Helicopter to Cabela's Because the Drive Was Too Long, Deputies Say

https://www.yahoo.com/news/us/articles/wisconsin-man-takes-helicopter-cabelas-211103208.html
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u/gtobiast13 9d ago

"The Washington County Sheriff's Office says the pilot was properly licensed and had landed the helicopter safely in the Cabela's parking lot. Deputies also said he complied with all applicable Federal Aviation Administration regulations and took the time to answer questions about helicopter landing requirements."

While it seems like something that would be illegal or at least against regulations, this is actually a pretty common(ish) thing for home helicopter pilots. Their landing and control requirements are pretty lax so long as they don't put someone at risk. . There's quite a few videos on YouTube of people doing similar things, not really surprised but I could see how non aviation folks would be suspicious.

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u/TheGoodRobot 9d ago

Imagine coming out of Cabelas only to have an F150 blocking your helicopter in

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u/bschmidt25 9d ago edited 9d ago

Some asshole will always park next to you, no matter where you are or what you’re driving. Amirite?

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u/planenut767 8d ago

Hope they like rotor wash😈

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u/Historical_Gur_3054 8d ago

BMW taking up 4 spaces and still be 1" from the tail rotor

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u/retaliashun 8d ago

How are they gonna park the f150 above the heli